Manchester City are lining up a historic €200 million world-record offer for one of Barcelona’s most indispensable midfield stars.
The staggering offer reflects City’s desperation to rebuild after a trophyless campaign, with the 23-year-old Canary Islander seen as the perfect blend of youth, vision, and tactical maturity to replace departing Bernardo Silva.
Barcelona face an unprecedented temptation, but its stance signals an unwavering commitment to its project’s cornerstone.
That midfielder is Pedri, the La Masia genius contracted until 2030 with a €1 billion release clause, whose irreplaceable status leaves Deco and Hansi Flick adamant: untouchable, as reported by Fichajes.
City’s audacious play—eclipsing Chelsea’s €121m Enzo Fernández record—stems from Guardiola’s long-held admiration for Pedri’s positional genius and elite composure, earmarking him as Kevin De Bruyne’s spiritual successor post-Wirtz Bayern snub.
Barcelona shut the door instantly, prioritising Pedri as franchise heartbeat amid Flick’s title charge and Champions League top-eight push.
The €200m war chest would shatter finances, funding defensive reinforcements like Nico Schlotterbeck, yet Laporta views him as synonymous with the club’s identity—not for sale at any price.
Pedri’s loyalty shines through; no desire to leave Camp Nou, where he’s “living my dream,” despite City’s wage allure making him the league’s highest-paid.
Guardiola’s Etihad dynasty craves Pedri’s metronomic control to dominate possession anew, but Barça’s fortress holds: €1bn clause renders bids symbolic.
Past €100m+ rumours met similar steel; this €200m earthquake merely tests resolve.
Laporta’s defiance echoes: project over profit. Pedri stays, Manchester City pivot—Blaugrana heartbeat pulses eternal.
Barcelona’s resolute rejection of a €200 m mega-bid from Manchester City cements Pedri’s status as the untouchable heartbeat of Hansi Flick’s title-chasing project.
With a €1 billion release clause and unwavering loyalty to Camp Nou dreams, the Blaugrana prioritise identity over petrodollars.
Guardiola’s Etihad dynasty must pivot—Pedri’s magic stays in Catalonia, powering La Masia’s eternal resurgence
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